In a victory for conservation and duck hunters across the country, the Senate approved the already passed House legislation (H.R. 5069) to increase the duck stamp price from $15 to $25 on December 2, for the first time since 1991. H.R. 5069’s original cosponsors include Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Vice-Chair Rep. Rob Wittman (VA), and …
On December 3, 27 sportsmen’s and other conservation organizations from throughout the nation submitted a letter to the National Park Service (NPS), commenting on the issues regarding the Proposed Rule to Hunting and Trapping on National Preserves in Alaska. This Rule would shift wildlife management decisions of federal lands to the NPS, taking the authority …
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The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was signed on November 19 at the 11th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses Annual Sportsman-Legislator Summit in Sunriver, Oregon. The MOU joins CSF, as the leading …
This week, legislators from 23 state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses around the country gathered in Sunriver, Oregon to reflect on this year’s successes and discuss upcoming sportsmen-related issues. The 11th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit was themed, “Yesterday’s Achievements, Tomorrow’s Aspirations.” The four day Summit included a variety of sessions on issues …
State Sportsman-Legislators Discuss Upcoming Priorities at Annual Summit Read More »
On November 4, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined a host of sportsmen’s organizations in signing two letters expressing opposition to citizen petitions that will come before the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission at their meeting in Burlington on November 13. The first petition on the agenda includes a request that the CPW Commission …
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On October 29, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Northeastern States Director, Brent Miller, was appointed to serve on the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee (NWSAC). NWSAC is a federal advisory committee that serves the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service through providing advice and guidance on their Wildlife Services (WS) …
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On November 4, a number of state-specific ballot questions that would impact conservation and the sportsmen’s community were considered by voters across the United States. In each instance, members of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) played a pivotal role in protecting and advancing our sportsmen’s traditions. NASC has grown to include 44 state …
Despite strong opposition, including a letter from the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus House Co-Chairs urging exploration of other solutions, the Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council (Council) voted last week to approve Amendment 40, otherwise known as “sector separation.” The action effectively split the remaining 49 percent share of the red snapper quota (the commercial sector …
A House Now Divided – Gulf Council Votes to Split Recreational Anglers Read More »
On Sunday, October 26, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a policy discussion and reception at Mohegan Sun, in Uncasville, CT. The event was held concurrent with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Annual Meeting. ASMFC commissioners, members of the Connecticut Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, and staff from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental …
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This November 4, the future of traditional Maine bear hunting will be at risk. Maine Ballot Question One aims to outlaw traditional methods of bear hunting in the state which would be detrimental to the current wildlife management system, the economy, and our hunting heritage. Maine’s bear management program is rooted in responsible and sustainable …
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On Wednesday, October 29, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a press conference at the State Capitol in Jackson to support the upcoming Mississippi Right to Hunt and Fish ballot Amendment. Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Scott Bounds and Senator Angela Hill were joined by 20 Sportsmen’s Caucus members as well as Governor Phil Bryant, Lieutenant …
On October 20, the Co-Chairs of the House Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) sent a letter to Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council Chairman Kevin Anson, expressing concern regarding the rushed nature of Amendment 40, also known as “sector separation.” The Council is set to take action on the proposed, controversial Amendment 40, later this week …
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The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is proud to support both the Alabama and the Mississippi State Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucuses in their efforts to ensure the right of their citizens to hunt and fish in their states. On November 4, residents of Alabama and Mississippi will each have the opportunity to vote on statewide ballot referendums …
Alabama and Mississippi Protect the Right to Hunt and Fish Read More »
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) President Jeff Crane was recently appointed to the Blue Ribbon Panel on Sustaining America’s Diverse Fish and Wildlife Resources. Co-Chaired by Bass Pro Shops Founder/CEO John Morris and former Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal, the Panel brings together 20 leaders from various walks of the conservation world. The Panel, announced at the …
CSF President Jeff Crane Appointed to Blue Ribbon Panel Read More »
On October 15, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) teamed up for the 10th year with NASCAR legend and CSF Honorary Board of Directors Member Richard Childress at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina. The annual event, “Wine, Wheels & Wildlife,” included a reception, dinner, auction, winery tours and outdoor activities. It brought together over 350 …
CSF and Richard Childress Racing Join Forces for Sportsmen and Women Read More »
On Saturday, September 27, hunters and anglers across the country celebrated the 42nd annual National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD). Established by Congress in 1972, and modeled after Pennsylvania’s “Outdoor Sportsman’s Day,” National Hunting and Fishing Day celebrates the time-honored traditions of hunting and angling, as well as the historical and current contributions of hunters …
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On September 19, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law California AB 1709, a bill aimed at bolstering youth hunting participation opportunities. AB 1709, sponsored by Assembly Member Jim Frazier, Democratic Co-Chair of the California Outdoor Sporting Caucus, raises the eligibility for youth hunting licenses from 16 years of age to 18. This allows youth …
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On Tuesday, September 30, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted comments to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) on the future of striped bass management as guided by the Atlantic Striped Bass Interstate Fishery Management Plan. Recently, fisheries managers up and down the Atlantic Coast have been reporting reduced striped bass abundance, which is …
On September 25, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) brought its mission to Minute Maid Park in Houston, to celebrate sportsmen and women in Texas and throughout the country. “Texas Bass, Bucks & Boots” brought together federal and state legislators and several CSF partners to discuss priorities in the sportsmen’s community and celebrate the deep-rooted sporting …
On Tuesday, September 23, the Arkansas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a policy forum in Heber Springs, Arkansas, on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) National Fish Hatchery System, discussing its impacts, funding, and future. The forum was sponsored by Shimano, Bass Pro Shops and the American Sportfishing Association. In …
